When planning for accessibility, people usually think first of walk-in showers, grab bars, or ramps. Doors often take a back seat—even though they play a crucial role in everyday life in determining whether people can enter a building or a...
Read moreDetailsWhen is the right time for a stairlift - and what is important when choosing the right product? Lifta Managing Director Alexander te Best provides answers.
Read moreDetailsDie Badewanne ist häufig Ursache für Stürze und schwere Verletzungen. Nico Rosenstädt, Geschäftsführer von Idumo Austria, erklärt, wann ein Badelift sinnvoll ist und worauf zu achten ist.
Read moreDetailsThresholds are one of the most common barriers in everyday life - and an underestimated risk of falling. Expert Stefan Gaschler explains barrier-free solutions for new and existing buildings.
Read moreDetailsAs an architect, expert and wheelchair user, Kornelia Grundmann is well aware of the challenges posed by accessibility. She explains the mistakes tradespeople often make, how to ensure your requirements are met – and the three questions you should ask...
Read moreDetailsPressure fluctuations in the pipe network, limited responsiveness, hot surfaces - Patrick Prokop from GROHE Austria explains which technologies make the bathroom safe and what is important when choosing bathroom fittings.
Read moreDetailsThere is no place where independence and dignity are so closely linked as in the bathroom. Christian Babinetz of LAUFEN Austria explains what to look for when choosing a toilet and how shower toilets and raised seats can help.
Read moreDetailsA fall can cost you your independence and fundamentally change your life at home. We talk to the two experts Angelika Kuhn and Roland Wallner from Hilfswerk about why falls are so often underestimated, what causes them and why prevention...
Read moreDetailsThe bathroom is the most dangerous room in the home - and at the same time the most important for independent living. Two experts explain which solutions are age-appropriate and what you should look out for.
Read moreDetails86% of all people in need of care in Germany are cared for at home - but the necessary infrastructure is largely lacking. Interview partner Axel Albrecht explains why 30 minutes can make or break a person's need for care...
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